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ishan

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Which of the following effects are considered to be evidence that a urinary tract infection (UTI) has been treated effectively? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Relief of urgency
  b. Relief of frequency
  c. Relief of dysuria
  d. Absence of urine odor
  e. Urine ranges in color from light yellow to dark amber

Question 2

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the mechanism of action of methe-namine (Hiprex) in treating urinary tract infection?
 
  a. It disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis.
  b. It decomposes to formaldehyde in the urine, which is toxic to bacteria.
  c. It disturbs bacterial DNA synthesis.
  d. It disturbs intracellular metabolism of bacteria.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Evidence that the UTI has been treated effectively include the patient's verbalization of the relief of frequency, urgency, and dysuria; the absence of urine odor; return of urine to its clear, light yellow color, and absence of pyuria.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Methenamine decomposes in the urine to produce ammonia and formaldehyde. Bacteria are sen-sitive to the formaldehyde.



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